KRIDLER, JOHN ARTHUR, SR. Pinconning, Michigan Mr. Kridler, age 60, passed away Monday October 22, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 11, 1952 in Flint, Michigan to Virgil & Florence (Burger) Kridler. He married the former Dorothy Pross on February 21, 1976 at St. John's Lutheran Church. She survives him. John enjoyed hunting, trapping, farming, gardening, and wood working, but most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 36 years and their children, Jodi Maciag, James (RaShawnda) Kridler, John A. Kridler Jr, and Jennifer Kridler; his mother, Florence McNiel; a brother, Steven (Ruth Ann) Kridler; and two sisters, Catherine (Eugene) Rowe, and Linda Inglis, a sister in law Lynn Kridler, eight grandchildren; April, Andrea, Annabeth, and Abigail Maciag, Jaden, Mackenzie, Marshall and Kennedy Kridler, several nieces and nephews; and his two special canine friends, Major and Pepper. John was predeceased by his father, a brother, Kenneth and step father, Larry McNiel. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 11 am from St. John's Lutheran Church with Pastor David Jung presiding with burial in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3 to 8 pm. On Wednesday John will lie in state at the church from 10 am until time of service.